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Shandana A. Durrani

Shandana A. Durrani

Former Digital Trends Contributor

Shandana A. Durrani has been a magazine editor and travel writer for more than two decades. Her work has appeared in numerous publications and websites including Condé Nast Traveler, Glamour, Cigar Aficionado, Wine Spectator, Silverkris, Haute Living, SO/HO, Metro London, NYMag.com, Justluxe.com and Pursuitist.com. She is the author of "Day Trips from New York City" and the co-author of "Insiders' Guide to New York City." When she is not writing, she is gallivanting across the globe, finding choice spots to eat, drink and be merry. You can follow her on Instagram at missadvnture and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/missadvnture.

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